# Moodle GIFT vs Moodle XML for NotebookLM quizzes

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/moodle-gift-vs-moodle-xml  
Section: Compare  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

Both import a NotebookLM quiz into the Moodle question bank, and both are free exports. GIFT is a compact text format you can read and fix by hand. Moodle XML is verbose but carries more detail, such as per-answer feedback and formatting, with fewer escaping problems.

## Side by side

|  | GIFT (.gift / .txt) | Moodle XML (.xml) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readable by a person | Yes | Hardly |
| Quick manual edits | Easy | Awkward |
| Feedback and formatting | Basic | Fuller |
| Special characters | Need escaping | Handled by the format |
| Other platforms | Some LMSs accept GIFT | Moodle only |

## Which to choose

- Choose **GIFT (.gift / .txt)** if you want to skim and correct questions in a text editor before importing.
- Choose **Moodle XML (.xml)** if your questions contain symbols, code or formulas, or you want explanations as feedback.

## Frequently asked questions

### GIFT (.gift / .txt) or Moodle XML (.xml): which is better?

Neither in general. Choose GIFT (.gift / .txt) if you want to skim and correct questions in a text editor before importing. Choose Moodle XML (.xml) if your questions contain symbols, code or formulas, or you want explanations as feedback.

### Which should I try first?

Moodle XML for fidelity. If you need to edit in bulk, switch to GIFT. Import three questions first either way.

## Related guides

- [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Moodle GIFT](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-moodle-gift)
- [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Moodle XML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-moodle-xml)
- [NotebookLM to Moodle: quiz questions into the question bank](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-moodle)
- [Anki vs Quizlet for NotebookLM flashcards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-vs-quizlet)
- [Anki text file vs APKG: which NotebookLM flashcard export?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-tsv-vs-apkg)
- [BibTeX vs RIS for NotebookLM sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/bibtex-vs-ris)